Major step forward for Broadmeadow precinct: 3200 homes to be built
It marks the beginning of the most significant urban renewal project to be undertaken in Greater Newcastle, which will occur progressively over the next 30 years.
New planning controls will enable up to 3200 homes to be built on government-owned land, including five to 10 per cent affordable housing, while supporting up to 2350 new construction jobs.
"This rezoning is a huge win for the Hunter and marks another important step towards making this major project a reality," Minister for the Hunter Yasmin Catley said.
"People have been waiting a long time for clarity around this site. The community has been calling for certainty and that's exactly what we're delivering today. This project isn't just about building homes; it will also create thousands of new jobs for our region."
The Hunter Central Coast Development Corporation (HCCDC) will be the delivery co-ordination agency and will support the transformation of the 313-hectare precinct into a vibrant community with services and access to entertainment and sporting facilities.
The completion of the rezoning for the four state-owned sites (Go Karts and stadium forecourt, Newcastle Showground, Basketball Stadium and PCYC and the Locomitive Heritage Park) comes less than a month after the Property Council called for the finalisation of the precinct's stage 1 rezoning, the commitment of critical funding, and the appointment of a dedicated agency to coordinate delivery.
The rezoning will preserve significant heritage sites and deliver new public and green spaces, as well as new pedestrian and transport links to connect to surrounding areas, including Broadmeadow Train Station.
The Newcastle Herald reported last month that a new Newcastle Entertainment Centre, considered to be the centrepiece of the precinct, had been listed in the planning section of the NSW Infrastructure Pipeline website.
The pipeline provides a forward view of state government infrastructure that is under development. It includes infrastructure projects with a minimum capital value of $50 million that the government has committed to commence planning for.
A newly released artist's impression shows the entertainment centre located adjacent to Hunter Stadium.
"Broadmeadow is about to enter an exciting new chapter. This rezoning will help deliver new homes, including much-needed affordable housing, and jobs right in the heart of Greater Newcastle," Minister for Planning and Public Spaces Paul Scully said.
"The NSW government is working to provide new well-located homes for Broadmeadow, which will deliver new jobs and an economic boost in the Hunter region.
The Broadmeadow Place Strategy, approved earlier this year and jointly delivered by the state government and the City of Newcastle, will guide new development in the precinct.
HCCDC will now prepare an infrastructure delivery plan for the rezoned land, in collaboration with the City of Newcastle and other relevant state government agencies.
Newcastle MP Tim Crakanthorp said the renewal would breathe new life into Greater Newcastle.
"Locals will be able to live, work and play in a community that's vibrant, sustainable, and well-connected," he said.
"This project will create thousands of jobs for our region, both during construction and over the long term, bringing new energy and opportunity to Broadmeadow. It's about investing in our future and creating a thriving, connected community."
The Broadmeadow precinct has taken a major step forward with the completion of the state-led rezoning of the first four government-owned sites.
It marks the beginning of the most significant urban renewal project to be undertaken in Greater Newcastle, which will occur progressively over the next 30 years.
New planning controls will enable up to 3200 homes to be built on government-owned land, including five to 10 per cent affordable housing, while supporting up to 2350 new construction jobs.
"This rezoning is a huge win for the Hunter and marks another important step towards making this major project a reality," Minister for the Hunter Yasmin Catley said.
"People have been waiting a long time for clarity around this site. The community has been calling for certainty and that's exactly what we're delivering today. This project isn't just about building homes; it will also create thousands of new jobs for our region."
The Hunter Central Coast Development Corporation (HCCDC) will be the delivery co-ordination agency and will support the transformation of the 313-hectare precinct into a vibrant community with services and access to entertainment and sporting facilities.
The completion of the rezoning for the four state-owned sites (Go Karts and stadium forecourt, Newcastle Showground, Basketball Stadium and PCYC and the Locomitive Heritage Park) comes less than a month after the Property Council called for the finalisation of the precinct's stage 1 rezoning, the commitment of critical funding, and the appointment of a dedicated agency to coordinate delivery.
The rezoning will preserve significant heritage sites and deliver new public and green spaces, as well as new pedestrian and transport links to connect to surrounding areas, including Broadmeadow Train Station.
The Newcastle Herald reported last month that a new Newcastle Entertainment Centre, considered to be the centrepiece of the precinct, had been listed in the planning section of the NSW Infrastructure Pipeline website.
The pipeline provides a forward view of state government infrastructure that is under development. It includes infrastructure projects with a minimum capital value of $50 million that the government has committed to commence planning for.
A newly released artist's impression shows the entertainment centre located adjacent to Hunter Stadium.
"Broadmeadow is about to enter an exciting new chapter. This rezoning will help deliver new homes, including much-needed affordable housing, and jobs right in the heart of Greater Newcastle," Minister for Planning and Public Spaces Paul Scully said.
"The NSW government is working to provide new well-located homes for Broadmeadow, which will deliver new jobs and an economic boost in the Hunter region.
The Broadmeadow Place Strategy, approved earlier this year and jointly delivered by the state government and the City of Newcastle, will guide new development in the precinct.
HCCDC will now prepare an infrastructure delivery plan for the rezoned land, in collaboration with the City of Newcastle and other relevant state government agencies.
Newcastle MP Tim Crakanthorp said the renewal would breathe new life into Greater Newcastle.
"Locals will be able to live, work and play in a community that's vibrant, sustainable, and well-connected," he said.
"This project will create thousands of jobs for our region, both during construction and over the long term, bringing new energy and opportunity to Broadmeadow. It's about investing in our future and creating a thriving, connected community."
The Broadmeadow precinct has taken a major step forward with the completion of the state-led rezoning of the first four government-owned sites.
It marks the beginning of the most significant urban renewal project to be undertaken in Greater Newcastle, which will occur progressively over the next 30 years.
New planning controls will enable up to 3200 homes to be built on government-owned land, including five to 10 per cent affordable housing, while supporting up to 2350 new construction jobs.
"This rezoning is a huge win for the Hunter and marks another important step towards making this major project a reality," Minister for the Hunter Yasmin Catley said.
"People have been waiting a long time for clarity around this site. The community has been calling for certainty and that's exactly what we're delivering today. This project isn't just about building homes; it will also create thousands of new jobs for our region."
The Hunter Central Coast Development Corporation (HCCDC) will be the delivery co-ordination agency and will support the transformation of the 313-hectare precinct into a vibrant community with services and access to entertainment and sporting facilities.
The completion of the rezoning for the four state-owned sites (Go Karts and stadium forecourt, Newcastle Showground, Basketball Stadium and PCYC and the Locomitive Heritage Park) comes less than a month after the Property Council called for the finalisation of the precinct's stage 1 rezoning, the commitment of critical funding, and the appointment of a dedicated agency to coordinate delivery.
The rezoning will preserve significant heritage sites and deliver new public and green spaces, as well as new pedestrian and transport links to connect to surrounding areas, including Broadmeadow Train Station.
The Newcastle Herald reported last month that a new Newcastle Entertainment Centre, considered to be the centrepiece of the precinct, had been listed in the planning section of the NSW Infrastructure Pipeline website.
The pipeline provides a forward view of state government infrastructure that is under development. It includes infrastructure projects with a minimum capital value of $50 million that the government has committed to commence planning for.
A newly released artist's impression shows the entertainment centre located adjacent to Hunter Stadium.
"Broadmeadow is about to enter an exciting new chapter. This rezoning will help deliver new homes, including much-needed affordable housing, and jobs right in the heart of Greater Newcastle," Minister for Planning and Public Spaces Paul Scully said.
"The NSW government is working to provide new well-located homes for Broadmeadow, which will deliver new jobs and an economic boost in the Hunter region.
The Broadmeadow Place Strategy, approved earlier this year and jointly delivered by the state government and the City of Newcastle, will guide new development in the precinct.
HCCDC will now prepare an infrastructure delivery plan for the rezoned land, in collaboration with the City of Newcastle and other relevant state government agencies.
Newcastle MP Tim Crakanthorp said the renewal would breathe new life into Greater Newcastle.
"Locals will be able to live, work and play in a community that's vibrant, sustainable, and well-connected," he said.
"This project will create thousands of jobs for our region, both during construction and over the long term, bringing new energy and opportunity to Broadmeadow. It's about investing in our future and creating a thriving, connected community."
The Broadmeadow precinct has taken a major step forward with the completion of the state-led rezoning of the first four government-owned sites.
It marks the beginning of the most significant urban renewal project to be undertaken in Greater Newcastle, which will occur progressively over the next 30 years.
New planning controls will enable up to 3200 homes to be built on government-owned land, including five to 10 per cent affordable housing, while supporting up to 2350 new construction jobs.
"This rezoning is a huge win for the Hunter and marks another important step towards making this major project a reality," Minister for the Hunter Yasmin Catley said.
"People have been waiting a long time for clarity around this site. The community has been calling for certainty and that's exactly what we're delivering today. This project isn't just about building homes; it will also create thousands of new jobs for our region."
The Hunter Central Coast Development Corporation (HCCDC) will be the delivery co-ordination agency and will support the transformation of the 313-hectare precinct into a vibrant community with services and access to entertainment and sporting facilities.
The completion of the rezoning for the four state-owned sites (Go Karts and stadium forecourt, Newcastle Showground, Basketball Stadium and PCYC and the Locomitive Heritage Park) comes less than a month after the Property Council called for the finalisation of the precinct's stage 1 rezoning, the commitment of critical funding, and the appointment of a dedicated agency to coordinate delivery.
The rezoning will preserve significant heritage sites and deliver new public and green spaces, as well as new pedestrian and transport links to connect to surrounding areas, including Broadmeadow Train Station.
The Newcastle Herald reported last month that a new Newcastle Entertainment Centre, considered to be the centrepiece of the precinct, had been listed in the planning section of the NSW Infrastructure Pipeline website.
The pipeline provides a forward view of state government infrastructure that is under development. It includes infrastructure projects with a minimum capital value of $50 million that the government has committed to commence planning for.
A newly released artist's impression shows the entertainment centre located adjacent to Hunter Stadium.
"Broadmeadow is about to enter an exciting new chapter. This rezoning will help deliver new homes, including much-needed affordable housing, and jobs right in the heart of Greater Newcastle," Minister for Planning and Public Spaces Paul Scully said.
"The NSW government is working to provide new well-located homes for Broadmeadow, which will deliver new jobs and an economic boost in the Hunter region.
The Broadmeadow Place Strategy, approved earlier this year and jointly delivered by the state government and the City of Newcastle, will guide new development in the precinct.
HCCDC will now prepare an infrastructure delivery plan for the rezoned land, in collaboration with the City of Newcastle and other relevant state government agencies.
Newcastle MP Tim Crakanthorp said the renewal would breathe new life into Greater Newcastle.
"Locals will be able to live, work and play in a community that's vibrant, sustainable, and well-connected," he said.
"This project will create thousands of jobs for our region, both during construction and over the long term, bringing new energy and opportunity to Broadmeadow. It's about investing in our future and creating a thriving, connected community."
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"Broadmeadow has all the ingredients to become a nationally significant mixed-use precinct - and with the Hunter and Central Coast Development Corporation (HCCDC) confirmed as the delivery lead, we now have the right structures in place to make it happen," Ms Nelmes said. "This is a place where homes, jobs and high-speed rail will intersect - a genuine gateway to the Hunter. It will take dedicated coordination and early funding for enabling works to bring that vision to life and create a vibrant, connected community at the heart of the Hunter." HCCDC will prepare an infrastructure delivery plan to investigate the requirements for delivering the state or regional infrastructure to support the Broadmeadow precinct. The rezoning of Broadmeadow will unlock 3.5 hectares for a new indoor arena and four hectares of land at Newcastle Showground for public recreation and community events. The details have been revealed in a finalisation report for the Broadmeadow precinct rezoning proposal. 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The report said public access to open space would increase under the rezoning proposal, including four hectares of zoned open space at Newcastle Showground available for public recreation and community events and about 3.5 hectares of land zoned for a multipurpose indoor arena that would replace the entertainment centre. Those new spaces are expected to be delivered in the first five years. There was general support for an indoor arena in the proposed location near the stadium. Some submissions also called for a basketball stadium to be accommodated within the precinct. Plans have been lodged to build a new basketball stadium at New Lambton due to the government's plans to rezone the existing basketball stadium site. However, the proposed new location has attracted fierce opposition from residents and sporting clubs. The report said the relocation of the basketball stadium to New Lambton was a "separate" process. The completion of the rezoning has been welcomed by industry groups and stakeholders. Housing Industry Association Hunter executive director Craig Jennion said new planning controls to enable up to 3200 homes were "the starting gun the residential construction sector has been eagerly awaiting". "Yesterday's release of the HIA-Cotality Residential Land Report ranked Newcastle and Lake Macquarie as the seventh most expensive regional market in Australia and the sixth highest regional land price per square metre over the March quarter 2025," he said. "With the high level of demand for residential building in the lower Hunter, the stage 1 rezonings will in time be a catalyst in alleviating pressures on the housing sector, delivering much-needed housing stock." Business Hunter acting CEO Amy De Lore said Broadmeadow's transformation was a 30-year vision, but it was "vitally important that we start to create momentum now to attract private-sector interest". "Today's announcements will help to generate that momentum," she said. "The state-led rezonings bring those four areas a step closer to being development-ready. "This is an area three times the size of Sydney's new Bradfield city centre and sits three kilometres from the centre of NSW's major regional city, so it is a significant precinct development for our region and the state." Property Council Hunter and Central Coast regional director Nuatali Nelmes said the rezoning was a major move to help unlock one of regional NSW's most significant renewal opportunities. "Broadmeadow has all the ingredients to become a nationally significant mixed-use precinct - and with the Hunter and Central Coast Development Corporation (HCCDC) confirmed as the delivery lead, we now have the right structures in place to make it happen," Ms Nelmes said. "This is a place where homes, jobs and high-speed rail will intersect - a genuine gateway to the Hunter. It will take dedicated coordination and early funding for enabling works to bring that vision to life and create a vibrant, connected community at the heart of the Hunter." HCCDC will prepare an infrastructure delivery plan to investigate the requirements for delivering the state or regional infrastructure to support the Broadmeadow precinct. The rezoning of Broadmeadow will unlock 3.5 hectares for a new indoor arena and four hectares of land at Newcastle Showground for public recreation and community events. The details have been revealed in a finalisation report for the Broadmeadow precinct rezoning proposal. The Newcastle Herald reported on August 8 that the NSW government had completed rezoning of the first four government-owned sites: Go Karts and stadium forecourt, Newcastle Showground, Basketball Stadium and PCYC and the Locomitive Heritage Park. New planning controls will enable up to 3200 homes to be built on government-owned land, while a newly released artist's impression shows an entertainment centre located adjacent to McDonald Jones Stadium. Almost 80 submissions were made regarding the rezoning proposal. Sport and open space were the most heavily featured themes followed by density and height, and traffic, transport and parking. Concerns were raised in submissions about a perceived loss of green space and recreation areas. The report said public access to open space would increase under the rezoning proposal, including four hectares of zoned open space at Newcastle Showground available for public recreation and community events and about 3.5 hectares of land zoned for a multipurpose indoor arena that would replace the entertainment centre. Those new spaces are expected to be delivered in the first five years. There was general support for an indoor arena in the proposed location near the stadium. Some submissions also called for a basketball stadium to be accommodated within the precinct. Plans have been lodged to build a new basketball stadium at New Lambton due to the government's plans to rezone the existing basketball stadium site. However, the proposed new location has attracted fierce opposition from residents and sporting clubs. The report said the relocation of the basketball stadium to New Lambton was a "separate" process. The completion of the rezoning has been welcomed by industry groups and stakeholders. Housing Industry Association Hunter executive director Craig Jennion said new planning controls to enable up to 3200 homes were "the starting gun the residential construction sector has been eagerly awaiting". "Yesterday's release of the HIA-Cotality Residential Land Report ranked Newcastle and Lake Macquarie as the seventh most expensive regional market in Australia and the sixth highest regional land price per square metre over the March quarter 2025," he said. "With the high level of demand for residential building in the lower Hunter, the stage 1 rezonings will in time be a catalyst in alleviating pressures on the housing sector, delivering much-needed housing stock." Business Hunter acting CEO Amy De Lore said Broadmeadow's transformation was a 30-year vision, but it was "vitally important that we start to create momentum now to attract private-sector interest". "Today's announcements will help to generate that momentum," she said. "The state-led rezonings bring those four areas a step closer to being development-ready. "This is an area three times the size of Sydney's new Bradfield city centre and sits three kilometres from the centre of NSW's major regional city, so it is a significant precinct development for our region and the state." Property Council Hunter and Central Coast regional director Nuatali Nelmes said the rezoning was a major move to help unlock one of regional NSW's most significant renewal opportunities. "Broadmeadow has all the ingredients to become a nationally significant mixed-use precinct - and with the Hunter and Central Coast Development Corporation (HCCDC) confirmed as the delivery lead, we now have the right structures in place to make it happen," Ms Nelmes said. "This is a place where homes, jobs and high-speed rail will intersect - a genuine gateway to the Hunter. It will take dedicated coordination and early funding for enabling works to bring that vision to life and create a vibrant, connected community at the heart of the Hunter." HCCDC will prepare an infrastructure delivery plan to investigate the requirements for delivering the state or regional infrastructure to support the Broadmeadow precinct. The rezoning of Broadmeadow will unlock 3.5 hectares for a new indoor arena and four hectares of land at Newcastle Showground for public recreation and community events. The details have been revealed in a finalisation report for the Broadmeadow precinct rezoning proposal. 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The report said public access to open space would increase under the rezoning proposal, including four hectares of zoned open space at Newcastle Showground available for public recreation and community events and about 3.5 hectares of land zoned for a multipurpose indoor arena that would replace the entertainment centre. Those new spaces are expected to be delivered in the first five years. There was general support for an indoor arena in the proposed location near the stadium. Some submissions also called for a basketball stadium to be accommodated within the precinct. Plans have been lodged to build a new basketball stadium at New Lambton due to the government's plans to rezone the existing basketball stadium site. However, the proposed new location has attracted fierce opposition from residents and sporting clubs. The report said the relocation of the basketball stadium to New Lambton was a "separate" process. The completion of the rezoning has been welcomed by industry groups and stakeholders. Housing Industry Association Hunter executive director Craig Jennion said new planning controls to enable up to 3200 homes were "the starting gun the residential construction sector has been eagerly awaiting". "Yesterday's release of the HIA-Cotality Residential Land Report ranked Newcastle and Lake Macquarie as the seventh most expensive regional market in Australia and the sixth highest regional land price per square metre over the March quarter 2025," he said. "With the high level of demand for residential building in the lower Hunter, the stage 1 rezonings will in time be a catalyst in alleviating pressures on the housing sector, delivering much-needed housing stock." Business Hunter acting CEO Amy De Lore said Broadmeadow's transformation was a 30-year vision, but it was "vitally important that we start to create momentum now to attract private-sector interest". "Today's announcements will help to generate that momentum," she said. "The state-led rezonings bring those four areas a step closer to being development-ready. "This is an area three times the size of Sydney's new Bradfield city centre and sits three kilometres from the centre of NSW's major regional city, so it is a significant precinct development for our region and the state." Property Council Hunter and Central Coast regional director Nuatali Nelmes said the rezoning was a major move to help unlock one of regional NSW's most significant renewal opportunities. "Broadmeadow has all the ingredients to become a nationally significant mixed-use precinct - and with the Hunter and Central Coast Development Corporation (HCCDC) confirmed as the delivery lead, we now have the right structures in place to make it happen," Ms Nelmes said. "This is a place where homes, jobs and high-speed rail will intersect - a genuine gateway to the Hunter. 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The Newcastle Herald reported last month that a new Newcastle Entertainment Centre, considered to be the centrepiece of the precinct, had been listed in the planning section of the NSW Infrastructure Pipeline website. The pipeline provides a forward view of state government infrastructure that is under development. It includes infrastructure projects with a minimum capital value of $50 million that the government has committed to commence planning for. A newly released artist's impression shows the entertainment centre located adjacent to Hunter Stadium. "Broadmeadow is about to enter an exciting new chapter. This rezoning will help deliver new homes, including much-needed affordable housing, and jobs right in the heart of Greater Newcastle," Minister for Planning and Public Spaces Paul Scully said. "The NSW government is working to provide new well-located homes for Broadmeadow, which will deliver new jobs and an economic boost in the Hunter region. The Broadmeadow Place Strategy, approved earlier this year and jointly delivered by the state government and the City of Newcastle, will guide new development in the precinct. HCCDC will now prepare an infrastructure delivery plan for the rezoned land, in collaboration with the City of Newcastle and other relevant state government agencies. Newcastle MP Tim Crakanthorp said the renewal would breathe new life into Greater Newcastle. "Locals will be able to live, work and play in a community that's vibrant, sustainable, and well-connected," he said. "This project will create thousands of jobs for our region, both during construction and over the long term, bringing new energy and opportunity to Broadmeadow. It's about investing in our future and creating a thriving, connected community." The Broadmeadow precinct has taken a major step forward with the completion of the state-led rezoning of the first four government-owned sites. It marks the beginning of the most significant urban renewal project to be undertaken in Greater Newcastle, which will occur progressively over the next 30 years. New planning controls will enable up to 3200 homes to be built on government-owned land, including five to 10 per cent affordable housing, while supporting up to 2350 new construction jobs. "This rezoning is a huge win for the Hunter and marks another important step towards making this major project a reality," Minister for the Hunter Yasmin Catley said. "People have been waiting a long time for clarity around this site. The community has been calling for certainty and that's exactly what we're delivering today. This project isn't just about building homes; it will also create thousands of new jobs for our region." The Hunter Central Coast Development Corporation (HCCDC) will be the delivery co-ordination agency and will support the transformation of the 313-hectare precinct into a vibrant community with services and access to entertainment and sporting facilities. The completion of the rezoning for the four state-owned sites (Go Karts and stadium forecourt, Newcastle Showground, Basketball Stadium and PCYC and the Locomitive Heritage Park) comes less than a month after the Property Council called for the finalisation of the precinct's stage 1 rezoning, the commitment of critical funding, and the appointment of a dedicated agency to coordinate delivery. The rezoning will preserve significant heritage sites and deliver new public and green spaces, as well as new pedestrian and transport links to connect to surrounding areas, including Broadmeadow Train Station. The Newcastle Herald reported last month that a new Newcastle Entertainment Centre, considered to be the centrepiece of the precinct, had been listed in the planning section of the NSW Infrastructure Pipeline website. The pipeline provides a forward view of state government infrastructure that is under development. It includes infrastructure projects with a minimum capital value of $50 million that the government has committed to commence planning for. A newly released artist's impression shows the entertainment centre located adjacent to Hunter Stadium. "Broadmeadow is about to enter an exciting new chapter. This rezoning will help deliver new homes, including much-needed affordable housing, and jobs right in the heart of Greater Newcastle," Minister for Planning and Public Spaces Paul Scully said. "The NSW government is working to provide new well-located homes for Broadmeadow, which will deliver new jobs and an economic boost in the Hunter region. The Broadmeadow Place Strategy, approved earlier this year and jointly delivered by the state government and the City of Newcastle, will guide new development in the precinct. HCCDC will now prepare an infrastructure delivery plan for the rezoned land, in collaboration with the City of Newcastle and other relevant state government agencies. Newcastle MP Tim Crakanthorp said the renewal would breathe new life into Greater Newcastle. "Locals will be able to live, work and play in a community that's vibrant, sustainable, and well-connected," he said. "This project will create thousands of jobs for our region, both during construction and over the long term, bringing new energy and opportunity to Broadmeadow. It's about investing in our future and creating a thriving, connected community." The Broadmeadow precinct has taken a major step forward with the completion of the state-led rezoning of the first four government-owned sites. It marks the beginning of the most significant urban renewal project to be undertaken in Greater Newcastle, which will occur progressively over the next 30 years. New planning controls will enable up to 3200 homes to be built on government-owned land, including five to 10 per cent affordable housing, while supporting up to 2350 new construction jobs. "This rezoning is a huge win for the Hunter and marks another important step towards making this major project a reality," Minister for the Hunter Yasmin Catley said. "People have been waiting a long time for clarity around this site. The community has been calling for certainty and that's exactly what we're delivering today. This project isn't just about building homes; it will also create thousands of new jobs for our region." The Hunter Central Coast Development Corporation (HCCDC) will be the delivery co-ordination agency and will support the transformation of the 313-hectare precinct into a vibrant community with services and access to entertainment and sporting facilities. The completion of the rezoning for the four state-owned sites (Go Karts and stadium forecourt, Newcastle Showground, Basketball Stadium and PCYC and the Locomitive Heritage Park) comes less than a month after the Property Council called for the finalisation of the precinct's stage 1 rezoning, the commitment of critical funding, and the appointment of a dedicated agency to coordinate delivery. The rezoning will preserve significant heritage sites and deliver new public and green spaces, as well as new pedestrian and transport links to connect to surrounding areas, including Broadmeadow Train Station. The Newcastle Herald reported last month that a new Newcastle Entertainment Centre, considered to be the centrepiece of the precinct, had been listed in the planning section of the NSW Infrastructure Pipeline website. The pipeline provides a forward view of state government infrastructure that is under development. It includes infrastructure projects with a minimum capital value of $50 million that the government has committed to commence planning for. A newly released artist's impression shows the entertainment centre located adjacent to Hunter Stadium. "Broadmeadow is about to enter an exciting new chapter. This rezoning will help deliver new homes, including much-needed affordable housing, and jobs right in the heart of Greater Newcastle," Minister for Planning and Public Spaces Paul Scully said. "The NSW government is working to provide new well-located homes for Broadmeadow, which will deliver new jobs and an economic boost in the Hunter region. The Broadmeadow Place Strategy, approved earlier this year and jointly delivered by the state government and the City of Newcastle, will guide new development in the precinct. HCCDC will now prepare an infrastructure delivery plan for the rezoned land, in collaboration with the City of Newcastle and other relevant state government agencies. Newcastle MP Tim Crakanthorp said the renewal would breathe new life into Greater Newcastle. "Locals will be able to live, work and play in a community that's vibrant, sustainable, and well-connected," he said. "This project will create thousands of jobs for our region, both during construction and over the long term, bringing new energy and opportunity to Broadmeadow. It's about investing in our future and creating a thriving, connected community." The Broadmeadow precinct has taken a major step forward with the completion of the state-led rezoning of the first four government-owned sites. It marks the beginning of the most significant urban renewal project to be undertaken in Greater Newcastle, which will occur progressively over the next 30 years. New planning controls will enable up to 3200 homes to be built on government-owned land, including five to 10 per cent affordable housing, while supporting up to 2350 new construction jobs. "This rezoning is a huge win for the Hunter and marks another important step towards making this major project a reality," Minister for the Hunter Yasmin Catley said. "People have been waiting a long time for clarity around this site. The community has been calling for certainty and that's exactly what we're delivering today. This project isn't just about building homes; it will also create thousands of new jobs for our region." The Hunter Central Coast Development Corporation (HCCDC) will be the delivery co-ordination agency and will support the transformation of the 313-hectare precinct into a vibrant community with services and access to entertainment and sporting facilities. The completion of the rezoning for the four state-owned sites (Go Karts and stadium forecourt, Newcastle Showground, Basketball Stadium and PCYC and the Locomitive Heritage Park) comes less than a month after the Property Council called for the finalisation of the precinct's stage 1 rezoning, the commitment of critical funding, and the appointment of a dedicated agency to coordinate delivery. The rezoning will preserve significant heritage sites and deliver new public and green spaces, as well as new pedestrian and transport links to connect to surrounding areas, including Broadmeadow Train Station. The Newcastle Herald reported last month that a new Newcastle Entertainment Centre, considered to be the centrepiece of the precinct, had been listed in the planning section of the NSW Infrastructure Pipeline website. The pipeline provides a forward view of state government infrastructure that is under development. It includes infrastructure projects with a minimum capital value of $50 million that the government has committed to commence planning for. A newly released artist's impression shows the entertainment centre located adjacent to Hunter Stadium. "Broadmeadow is about to enter an exciting new chapter. This rezoning will help deliver new homes, including much-needed affordable housing, and jobs right in the heart of Greater Newcastle," Minister for Planning and Public Spaces Paul Scully said. "The NSW government is working to provide new well-located homes for Broadmeadow, which will deliver new jobs and an economic boost in the Hunter region. The Broadmeadow Place Strategy, approved earlier this year and jointly delivered by the state government and the City of Newcastle, will guide new development in the precinct. HCCDC will now prepare an infrastructure delivery plan for the rezoned land, in collaboration with the City of Newcastle and other relevant state government agencies. Newcastle MP Tim Crakanthorp said the renewal would breathe new life into Greater Newcastle. "Locals will be able to live, work and play in a community that's vibrant, sustainable, and well-connected," he said. "This project will create thousands of jobs for our region, both during construction and over the long term, bringing new energy and opportunity to Broadmeadow. It's about investing in our future and creating a thriving, connected community."
Sydney Morning Herald
31-07-2025
- Sydney Morning Herald
The Sydney suburbs failing to meet housing targets
The NSW government's push to encourage more intensive residential development near train stations has failed to deliver a swift uptick in fresh applications for major housing projects, according to industry analysis that shows Sydney and surrounds are falling more than 30,000 homes behind its five-year target. The shortfall was driven by 65 per cent of councils tracking behind the level of development activity needed to meet their housing targets for the next five years. Ku-ring-gai, Burwood, Strathfield, North Sydney, Hornsby and the City of Sydney were among the worst performers, the report published by the Urban Development Institute of Australia developer lobby group on Friday showed. NSW is required to deliver 322,000 new dwellings by mid-2029 under the National Housing Accord. NSW Opposition Leader Mark Speakman said the figures suggested Labor's key planning reforms had been 'a complete failure' in many Sydney areas, but Planning Minister Paul Scully countered: 'We have undertaken the largest reforms to planning in NSW history, and they will take time to have full impact.' The UDIA report coincided with the release of Australian Bureau of Statistics' monthly building approval data, which showed a 16 per cent jump in new dwelling approvals in NSW in 2024-25 – the first year of the accord – compared to the previous year, against a national increase of 13.9 per cent. Despite the bump, the July housing accord progress report showed the Greater Sydney 'mega-region' – which includes areas north of Newcastle and the Hunter Valley – was 30,777 development application (DA) approvals behind what was required by this stage to reach the state's supply goal. Loading The report noted there was reason for 'cautious optimism' as the gap between the target and delivery figures had not widened significantly since the shortfall of 30,035 dwellings in March. However, it said the market stability suggested by those figures had largely been driven by modifications to previously determined development applications that sought approval for more dwellings rather than an increase in the number of new applications in the system.
